Hotel Rival (Hotel), Stockholm (Sweden) Deals

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Hotel Rival

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The breakfast is amazing, staff are helpful without being obsequious. Perfect stay.

Abby,
United States of America

Someone who has traveled a lot and wants a welcoming, comfortable base designed this hotel and it shows. Rooms are comfortable, restaurant is excellent, staff are pleasant, cheerful and accommodating. Lots of nice touches, like a tea and coffee station with cookies on our floor.

Lou,
United States of America

Loved the pillows and comfort of the bed. There was a pillow menu also. Breakfast buffet was delicious and there was a great selection of different foods.

action jackson...lively in the evening but gets quiet early enough...best morning breakfast layout i've seen...they look after their guests by ordering taxis to the airport with a set fare and clean ...

Richard,
United States of America

Location was great, breakfast was excellent (chef prepared sandwiches, croissants and pain at chocolate for us when we had to check out early), room was very quiet and clean, coffee bar all day long was great

Steven,
United States of America

Amazing hotel. Incredible location, beautiful rooms with great views, lovely staff, the list goes on. I live out of hotels for work so I know the good vs the bad and this is one of the best. I'd come back here in a heartbeat.

incredible breakfast included! smoked salmon, breads, juices, view of the park outside. great location two stops from gamla stan, and right on a little park/square in a very nice neighborhood with bars restaurants and shops nearby. interesting decor throughout the hotel. super convenient free coffee station open 24/7.

Hotel Rival
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“The breakfast is amazing, staff are helpful without being obsequious. Perfect stay.”

Abby
United States of America

“Someone who has traveled a lot and wants a welcoming, comfortable base designed this hotel and it shows. Rooms are comfortable, restaurant is excellent, staff are pleasant, cheerful and accommodating....”

Lou
United States of America

“Loved the pillows and comfort of the bed. There was a pillow menu also. Breakfast buffet was delicious and there was a great selection of different foods.”

“action jackson...lively in the evening but gets quiet early enough...best morning breakfast layout i&#39;ve seen...they look after their guests by ordering taxis to the airport with a set fare and...”

Richard
United States of America

“Location was great, breakfast was excellent (chef prepared sandwiches, croissants and pain at chocolate for us when we had to check out early), room was very quiet and clean, coffee bar all day long...”

Steven
United States of America

“Amazing hotel. Incredible location, beautiful rooms with great views, lovely staff, the list goes on. I live out of hotels for work so I know the good vs the bad and this is one of the best. ”

One of our best sellers in Stockholm! In vibrant Södermalm, this hotel is in a 1930s Art Déco building by Mariatorget Square. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with a Blu-ray player and luxury beds. Wi-Fi access is free.

An iPhone docking station, pillow menus and Egyptian cotton sheets are standard at the Hotel Rival. All rooms are decorated with a scene from a classic Swedish movie. Some include bathrobes and slippers, plus views of the tree-lined Mariatorget Square.

Free tea/coffee and cookies are available 24/7. Free DVD rentals are possible at the front desk.

Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town is only a 10-minute walk from the Rival Hotel. The Mariatorget Metro Station is 500 feet away.

Bistro Restaurant serves Swedish cuisine and an extensive wine list. Chilled beers and cocktails are served in Rival’s elegant bar.

Södermalm is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, culture and architecture.

This is our guests' favorite part of Stockholm, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Stockholm! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

This hotel is also rated as the best value in Stockholm! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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An Inside Look at Hotel Rival

We are a small boutique hotel with 99 rooms, one bistro, two bars, a café and a theatre. While our facilities are all excellent, it is our staff who embodies what The Rival Hotel strives to be: a warm and personal place that brings people together.

Hotel surroundings
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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, culture and architecture – Check location
Excellent location – show map
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Mariatorget

0 miles

Monteliusvägen

0.2 miles

Stockholm South Station

0.3 miles

The Brewery Conference Centre

0.3 miles

Medborgarplatsen

0.4 miles

Southern Theater

0.4 miles

Katarinahissen

0.4 miles

Riddarholmen Church

0.4 miles

Göta Lejon Theatre

0.5 miles

House of Nobility

0.5 miles

Restaurants & Markets

8T8
Supermarket

0.1 miles

Coop Konsum
Supermarket

0.1 miles

Bistro SüD
Restaurant

0.1 miles

Sjögräs
Restaurant

0.1 miles

Closest Airports

Bromma Stockholm Airport

4.9 miles

Stockholm Arlanda Airport

23.4 miles

Stockholm Västerås Airport

54.2 miles

Most Popular Landmarks

Stockholm Cathedral

0.6 miles

The Royal Palace

0.7 miles

Museum of Medieval Stockholm

0.7 miles

Fotografiska Swedish Museum of Photography

0.7 miles

Stockholm City Hall

0.7 miles

Royal Swedish Opera

0.8 miles

Sergels Torg Square

1 miles

ABBA The Museum

1.3 miles

Gröna Lund Amusement Park

1.3 miles

Långholmen

1.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“A wonderful hotel in all aspects: location, staff, facilities. I was really happy to have a balcony in the the room. The room was equipped with safebox, minibar...”

AlexeyRussia

10

“staff : helpful and friendly
room : I had the standard... a bit small but super super comfy..super clean.... loved the touch of the DVDs and the teddy bear :D....”

House Rules
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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type.
Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 2 years

Can use a crib
when requested or an existing bed

FREE

3 years old

Can use a crib
when requested or an existing bed

FREE

Can use an extra bed
when requested

SEK 500 per child, per night

4+ years

Can use an extra bed
when requested

SEK 500 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds, cribs, and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Hotel Rival accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Hotel Rival accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that this is a cash-free hotel.

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What guests loved the most:

“The breakfast is amazing, staff are helpful without being obsequious. Perfect stay.”

AbbyUnited States of America

“Someone who has traveled a lot and wants a welcoming, comfortable base designed this hotel and it shows. Rooms are comfortable, restaurant is excellent, staff are pleasant, cheerful and accommodating. Lots of nice touches, like a tea and coffee station with cookies on our floor.”

LouUnited States of America

“Loved the pillows and comfort of the bed. There was a pillow menu also. Breakfast buffet was delicious and there was a great selection of different foods.”

“action jackson...lively in the evening but gets quiet early enough...best morning breakfast layout i've seen...they look after their guests by ordering taxis to the airport with a set fare and clean ...”

RichardUnited States of America

“Location was great, breakfast was excellent (chef prepared sandwiches, croissants and pain at chocolate for us when we had to check out early), room was very quiet and clean, coffee bar all day long was great”

StevenUnited States of America

“Amazing hotel. Incredible location, beautiful rooms with great views, lovely staff, the list goes on. I live out of hotels for work so I know the good vs the bad and this is one of the best. I'd come back here in a heartbeat.”

“incredible breakfast included! smoked salmon, breads, juices, view of the park outside. great location two stops from gamla stan, and right on a little park/square in a very nice neighborhood with bars restaurants and shops nearby. interesting decor throughout the hotel. super convenient free coffee station open 24/7.”

A wonderful hotel in all aspects: location, staff, facilities. I was really happy to have a balcony in the the room. The room was equipped with safebox, minibar filled with drinks and a CD/DVD player with a collection of discs. To have a coffee machine on the 4th floor was quite convenient. The historical bistro/bar of 1930s offer a nice selection of food and drinks. There is a bar next door to the hotel entrance with live broadcast of sport events. The staff was extremely polite and helpful. A historic hotel on Mariatirget, which is a fabulous place in itself. Located just in 3 subway stops from the central railway station.

Stayed in January 2019

Reviewed: January 8, 2019

Katie

Japan

9.6

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Standard Double or Twin Room

• Stayed 1 night

The attention to detail in this hotel was great. Loved the DVD's available to us in the room.

Stayed in January 2019

Reviewed: January 6, 2019

Anjie_85

Qatar

Age group: 25 – 34

4 helpful votes

8.3

“loved it”

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Standard Double or Twin Room

• Stayed 2 nights

the neighbors next room were sooo loud with music and chatting until the receptionist intervened.. but even after they turned off the music u can still hear them talking normally even though they weren't loud anymore... so the walls aren't really insulating the sound properly.
they are doing some renovation in the lobby... would have been nice to see the lobby as in the photos...
nothing really big of a complaint here.

staff : helpful and friendly
room : I had the standard... a bit small but super super comfy..super clean.... loved the touch of the DVDs and the teddy bear :D..bathroom floor is heated nicely.. the view was on an inner courtyard and it wasn't bad at all
location : perfectly centered between Gamla Stan and Södermalm...

Stayed in January 2019

Reviewed: January 2, 2019

Willy

Indonesia

9.6

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Standard Double or Twin Room

• Stayed 3 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

Nothing

The staffs were superb.

Stayed in December 2018

Reviewed: December 28, 2018

Deborah

United Kingdom

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Standard Double or Twin Room

• Stayed 7 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

The hotel is in the perfect location to explore Stockholm. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Effortlessly stylish and great food

Stayed in December 2018

Reviewed: December 25, 2018

Evyatar

Israel

9.6

“Brilliant! Stay here!!!”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Standard Double or Twin Room

• Stayed 4 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

Room Temperature could be more regulated

Hotel was exceptional. Staff so helpful And friendly. Breakfast was great. Location fantastic

Bed was super comfy, the room was super stylish and the coffee machine was a great touch.
The staff were so friendly... a great place to stay.

Stayed in December 2018

Reviewed: December 21, 2018

Novka

Australia

10 helpful votes

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Deluxe Double or Twin Room

• Stayed 3 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

Beautiful hotel in a fantastic location. We had a fantastic view of the park which was beautifully decorated with Christmas lights. The staff were lovely and breakfast was good.

Stayed in December 2018

Reviewed: December 18, 2018

alexnieminen

Finland

7.5

“Nice hotel, shows some age”

• Business trip

• Solo traveler

• Standard Double or Twin Room

• Stayed 2 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

Shows some age. Renovations.

Genuine Warhols in the lobby.
Super nice location.
Would ho again, but a bit expensive at current state.

Stayed in December 2018

Reviewed: December 15, 2018

Jacqui

United Kingdom

7.5

“Great location, great breakfasts.”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Standard Double or Twin Room

• Stayed 1 night

small bedroom.

Probably one of the best breakfasts ever. The standard rooms are fairly small , but tick all of the boxes. Its perfect for one night, but I recommend the larger room if you are staying longer. Perfect location for the old town and visiting the palace.

Stayed in December 2018

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